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| There has been a lot of discussion about just this point on the Cayman Club forums, but in a nutshell PASM helps compensate for road conditions on the fly so you are apt to have a smoother, not rougher, ride with 19" wheels although it can certainly be very firm on smooth surfaces. Best advice is to test drive cars with and without and then decide. | |
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Replying to: chander (Apr 17, 2007 4:02 pm) I have had no negative issues with the lower ground clearance of PASM, although I have yet to hit a major pothole and do my best to avoid them. I think the difference in ground clearance is minimal and if you hit a big enough pothole, it would do damage wither way. |
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.. that the bigger risk to 19" wheels is tire/rim damage from having 1/2" less sidewall.. I've not heard too many stories of body damage from potholes... on any car. I doubt 19" vs. 18" would have much effect there... the axles are still the same distance from the ground. |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 18, 2007 6:26 am)
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Replying to: bgsntth (Apr 18, 2007 7:14 am) Did anyone cross shop the Cayman with the Vette? Thanks to all for input/opinions.
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Replying to: topspin628 (Apr 19, 2007 7:53 am) I have a 911, not a Cayman, but was asked that question by a friend who is considering a Porsche now. My response is that the two couldn't be further apart on the subjective qualities. Porsche is all about precision, finesse and quality, the Corvette is all about brute power and quantity. In actual statistical performance, a 911S and Corvette (or Viper, for that matter) are not all that far apart. But how you feel in the drivers seat is night and day. Both when the car is moving and when it isn't. |
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Replying to: topspin628 (Apr 19, 2007 7:53 am) I chose it over a Boxster because I never really fit in the Boxster; albeit I have not sat in one in the last 3 years, I had a convertible previously and actually prefer a hardtop, and I will at some point start participating in trackdays. |
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Anyone out there who has driven both - the Cayman S and BMW's new 335i? Any perspectives or thoughts on the relative performance. I have yet to test drive the latter. I know both are entirely different cars. But, I have been hearing big raves about the 335i's twin turbo, never mind the new M3 which will be out next year.Just wanted to hear out some comments. Tks 
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Replying to: rmdds (May 06, 2007 6:39 pm) |
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